Simon Thomas
About Simon Thomas
Simon Thomas is the Lead Infrastructure Support Specialist at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in network engineering and cybersecurity, with previous roles at NTT Ltd. and SecureData Europe.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Simon Thomas has been employed at Nationwide Building Society since 2020, serving as the Lead Infrastructure Support Specialist. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing infrastructure support operations, ensuring the stability and security of the organization's IT systems. His expertise contributes to the effective management of technical resources and support services within the company.
Education and Expertise
Simon Thomas studied at the Isle of Wight Information Technology Centre from 1989 to 1991, where he gained foundational knowledge in information technology. He also attended Sandown High School from 1986 to 1989 and Marshallwick Secondary School from 1984 to 1986, where he focused on subjects including English Language, Physics, Maths, Music, and Information Technology. Currently, he is pursuing Cisco CCNA certification and the MCITP in Windows 2008, further enhancing his technical skills.
Background
Before joining Nationwide Building Society, Simon Thomas had a diverse career in IT. He worked as a Senior Network Engineer at NTT Ltd. from 2017 to 2020 in Reading, United Kingdom. Prior to that, he served as a Support Engineer at SecureData Europe from 2011 to 2016 in Maidstone. He also took a career break from 2008 to 2011 and worked with a MOD contractor, where he implemented security measures for classified environments.
Achievements in IT Security
Simon Thomas has significant experience in IT security, particularly in managing data flow between different classification networks. His work with a MOD contractor involved implementing strict security measures to control access between classified environments. This experience highlights his capability in handling sensitive information and ensuring compliance with security protocols.